Description
A bright and refreshing lemon dessert cake made in one bowl, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg